Please don't get counter height dining table. Most everyone I know hates to feel like they are perched at a bar (granted, most of my friends are older, but I don't know anyone that finds them comfortable). If you someday have small children (your own or guests) or older guests, it won't work as well as table height. And around here, people can't give away counter height dining sets as no one wants them anymore.

You could move the sectional forward a bit toward the sliding doors to give yourself a little more room. I can't see the wall behind the sofa, but you could add a sofa table there with a lamp (once it's moved away from the wall).

You also could try rotating and angling the sectional a bit toward the tv...it might give you some more room.

Can you take pictures from the following vantage points?

1. Outside on the lanai looking in

2. Outside the kitchen window looking in

It’d help (me, at least) get a better sense of space.

But to answer your question about table height, go with standard table height since it’s your one and only table. And the backsplash could literally be anything, so you need to narrow it down a bit...unless you’re truly stuck with where to even begin!

I was going to make the same suggestions as skmom about a table right in the middle of the kitchen. Perhaps you could move the current table to the middle of the kitchen to get an idea of whether or not this might be an option. You might need a narrower table, but I'd give it a try.

-regular height. one never knows who might come for dinner)) regular height is more comfortable for most. versatile. and if can have an option to have a leaf or smth that makes it bigger/smaller-even better

-backsplash..so many colors would work. Look at backsplashes. A lot. Then you'll see that some, you look at them more. You'll return to them, constantly. they'll make your heart skip a bit. Why? I don't know. Maybe you wont know. But that's what you should choose, as you have this lucky type of kitchen that affords so many colors, and patterns if you like them, and all.

-love your multi colored throw..so pretty and upbeat

-you didn't ask that..but do you think you'd like to put a plant, on a little table under the TV? will bring some more life to that corner, and cover (partially) the cords

-your place doesn't read weird to me..very home-y somehow. I understand the thing with the dining, but you'll figure that out. What's in the corner where dog bed is...is there space to fit something at all there? Maybe go layers..

Wow thanks for all the help guys. Sammy I have added those photos.. Aprilneverends, I did add a plant and little table (and hide the cord)!!! I was being lazy and using old pics on my phone. Yes lots of colours would work with backsplash which is what makes it so difficult, variety can be hindering sometimes. The dog bed corner has a big closet so can't really add anything there, maybe some shelving with plants at some point. Bac717, I will try putting the table in the middle, honestly never even considered that before. Olychick thanks for the counter height advice!!! =

Is there a way to individually reply to people on here, I am new to Houzz and unsure of how to use these forums...

Hello! I totally understand the argument against a hightop table. However with your limited space and I assume desire for an aesthetically pleasing space; I'd recommended a sleek hightop. I'd put it in the middle of the kitchen where it could also be used as an "island" for additional space. This table may not be the style you are looking for, but a stool option allows them to be pushed under while not in use for additional space. The stools also may not be practical if you have older and/or younger guests regularly, so that is also something you'll need to consider.

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Am I the only one who things the TV is sort of high? Would it be unheard of to put the TV over the piano? Or put your piano where the dog bed is. That would leave a wall for your TV...could put a console under it. Probably a really dumb idea but seems you could see it better from your sectional.

You definitely have a challenge. (Can you turn the refrigerator so it opens toward the kitchen?) Here's a possible solution.

--Move sofa and art piece to wall across from piano.

--Yes, place TV above piano--not the worst thing, really if you gain more open space.

--Get a small round modern dining table--tulip tables are great; Ikea has them--regular height, with smallish chairs. (You have a massive amount of brown leather in the space, plus the piano so reclaimed wood will be another brown piece making the room feels smaller.)

--Move the table toward the kitchen where it will almost seem like a hall table. You won't bump into corners with a round table.

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--Dining chairs like these could be pressed into service in the living room:

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Take measurements before you buy anything to see how far chairs will be pushed out from table. Do cut out of round table and three feet beyond that--the push out zone.

Going forward, get some long, ceiling to floor print drapes in white, brown, or the gold of the floors to frame the windows.

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